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State of Missouri v. Om Amarkumar Patel

Date: 06-06-2026

Case Number: 26AE-CR01440

Judge: Amy R. Ashelford

Court: 6th Circuit Court, Platte County, Missouri

Plaintiff's Attorney: Eric Zahnd

Defendant's Attorney:


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Description:
Platte City, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with vehicular manslaughter and DUI.

Reported by Kent Morlan

Om Amarkumar Patel, age 18, charged with driving at over 100 mph and causing an accident that killed a passenger in his car.

Patel told a deputy at the scene “I drove and killed her.”
Outcome:
A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of Missouri v. Om Amarkumar Patel?

The outcome was: A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.

Which court heard State of Missouri v. Om Amarkumar Patel?

This case was heard in 6th Circuit Court, Platte County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was Amy R. Ashelford.

Who were the attorneys in State of Missouri v. Om Amarkumar Patel?

Plaintiff's attorney: Eric Zahnd. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Platte City Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was State of Missouri v. Om Amarkumar Patel decided?

This case was decided on June 6, 2026.